Category Archives: Be Part Of The Solution Not The Problem

Contentment

Posted on December 5, 2011 by

I want to preface this by saying my two children are by far the greatest thing that has ever happened to me, and I could not ever ever imagine life without them, but lately I find myself struggling with fundamentally … Continue reading →

Posted in About Me, Be Part Of The Solution Not The Problem, ChinaKidz, Christmas Angel To An Orphan Program, Faith, New Beginnings, Personal Responsibility | 17 Comments

What I Won’t Compromise On

Posted on August 1, 2011 by

I mentioned yesterday I was keen to sit down and write a list of what I won’t compromise on when it comes to the simple life, I was inspired by my own post & the comments on the co-op about … Continue reading →

Posted in About Me, Be Part Of The Solution Not The Problem, Being Gentle and Kind, Fairtrade, Green Cleaning, Purpose Driven Life, Repairing Damage, Resisting Apathy, Show Love Always, Simple Green Frugal Coop, Simple Living and Reducing Stress, Simple Parenting, Simplicity | 10 Comments

Raising A Human Being

Posted on July 24, 2011 by

Such a beautiful reminder The fact I’m posting must mean one or more of the following: a. my writer’s block is over, or maybe not as severe! b. my computer is working again…finally! c. I got myself organized enough to have 5 minutes to … Continue reading →

Posted in Be Part Of The Solution Not The Problem, Parenting, Quotes, Rugrats | 15 Comments

One Year Ago…

Posted on June 11, 2011 by

One year ago I was in hot and humid China, one of only a few Westerners in a busy & bustling city, a city filled with friendly, warm and kind people, people who as soon as you met them, embraced you … Continue reading →

Posted in Adoption, Be Part Of The Solution Not The Problem, ChinaKidz, Do something, Family Expansion, Special Needs Adoption | 20 Comments

We ALL Have Gifts

Posted on May 5, 2011 by

Photo Credit One of my greatest concerns for people, is when they express they don’t feel they have a lot to offer or feel like they are stuck in a life without much joy. The truth is I’ve been there … Continue reading →

Posted in Be Part Of The Solution Not The Problem, Being Gentle and Kind, Do something, Easy Ways To Make A Difference, Faith, Family Expansion, Get Busy!, Giving, Goals, Good For The Soul, It's Not About Self, Making and Crafting, Making lemons out of lemonade, Personal Responsibility | 18 Comments

Trust

Posted on April 23, 2011 by

I’ve barely blogged for two weeks, mostly because of technical difficulties. Someone asked me recently if it was driving me crazy as I was in the midst of organizing something good (the Spring cloth nappy/diaper drive) when it happened. For … Continue reading →

Posted in About Me, Be Part Of The Solution Not The Problem, Faith, Finding Myself, Not All Who Wander Are Lost, Oh so Blessed, Orphan Care, Thank you to you and you and you!, The Sweet Nectar Of Life, Volunteering Overseas | 17 Comments

It Is Worth Remembering

Posted on March 16, 2011 by

Photo Credit “Is it worth remembering that for every disability, there is some corresponding gift” John Robison

Posted in Be Part Of The Solution Not The Problem, Being Gentle and Kind, Faith, Leap Of Faith, Lessons Learned, Special Needs Adoption | 6 Comments

International Women’s Day

Posted on March 8, 2011 by

Today I’m going to talk about a major human rights issue facing the world in 2011, women’s rights. All across the world women and girls suffer because they have female anatomy and because laws, rules, societal norms and the media … Continue reading →

Posted in Be Part Of The Solution Not The Problem, Faith, Human Rights, Thankful Tuesdays, The Political, There Is No Them Vs. Us | 9 Comments

Could You Please Help A Little Boy?

Posted on March 7, 2011 by

One of my sweet blog friends is heavily involved in voluntary work in Africa, including a mission which helps orphaned children. This weekend she happened to mention there was a little boy in need of help. With permission I’m sharing his … Continue reading →

Posted in Be Part Of The Solution Not The Problem, Do something, Easy Ways To Make A Difference, Help A Family Friday, Purpose Driven Life | 8 Comments

Cat Needing A Home

Posted on February 26, 2011 by

The other day I found out about an adorable cat who was terribly abused {he was poisoned and had boiling water from the kettle throw at him}.  The kitty has now been rescued, treated (physically) and needs an adoptive family! If … Continue reading →

Posted in Be Part Of The Solution Not The Problem, Help A Family Friday, Kit Kat Ownership